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Antisemitic graffiti and other hateful symbols were found inside a campus facility at an East San Jose elementary after a weekend break‑in, prompting an investigation and alarm among families.
Food & Drinks in ...
Beijing‑born Cotti Coffee is opening two San Francisco locations, including a Financial District site at 99 Drumm Street. The fast‑growing chain uses heavy promotions and app‑first ordering.
Full liquor licenses in San Francisco have tumbled from roughly $250K in 2022 to near $100K today, a shift that could lower the barrier for new openings while wiping out sellers' gains.
Golden Rule, from the Che Fico team, opens May 23 in Thrive City with mini‑martinis, retro snacks and a small walk‑in bar.
Community & Society in ...
Gov. Newsom vetoed SB 682 after industry and chef pushback, leaving PTFE nonstick pans legal in California while environmental groups regroup. The state debate over PFAS continues.
Real Estate & Development in ...
USA Properties Fund paid $11.5M for a Centerville parcel that will fund Centerville Plaza — planned as a 290‑unit, 100% affordable development with phased financing.
A 21‑acre Alamo compound known as Fieldhaven sold for $21.5M this month, approaching a county record. The sale highlights renewed demand for private Bay Area estates.
Parks & Nature in ...
Volunteer testing found Linda Mar Beach exceeded health limits in 72% of 2025 samples, putting the Pacifica surf spot on Surfrider’s ‘hot spots’ list.
A jury found Tanginoa Pahulu Tangi guilty of attempted murder and related weapons charges in a targeted Oakley shooting; sentencing will be scheduled in Pittsburg.
Apple VP Mike Fenger closed on 2649 Green St in Pacific Heights for about $13M, a purchase that lands amid a string of high-end San Francisco sales this spring.
Michigan‑born Haraz Coffee House will open a 96‑seat cafe at The Landsby in Mountain View this June, mixing Yemeni classics with espresso drinks and pastries.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Parag Agrawal’s Parallel launched Index, a dashboard that tracks AI agent use of web content and routes payments to publishers and creators.
An Office Depot site on El Monte Avenue has been sold and is slated to become a 120‑unit affordable housing project led by CRDC and The Danco Group.
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